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Two times a draw
Azzurri fail to clinch victory in first two games
The 2012 Euro Cup
tournament has been a difficult for the Italian national team, which secured
two draws in games against Group C teams Spain and Croatia, putting the Azzurri
at a real risk of elimination.
The Azzurri need a
win to advance to the second …
Italy News
Popularity contest
Most 'followed' celebrities online
The most popular
Italian VIPs on social media are motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi,
singer-songwriter Jovanotti and the comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo.
The National Research Council recently presented a study that seeks to identify
social media trends and a ranking of the most popular celebrities in Italy.
A …
Sport News
New coach, renewed dreams
Montella to lead Viola next season
On June 11, officials
of the ACF Fiorentina presented Viola fans the team's new head coach, Vincenzo
Montella. The team signed Montella for a two-year deal, with an option for a
third season.
Born in Castello di
Cisterna on June 18, 1974, Montella has managed AS …
Sport News
Six in a row!
Siena's Mens Sana win again
It has been another
record season for the Tuscan basketball team from Siena, the Mens Sana, which
has won its seventh national league title, its sixth consecutively. The
team has remained the undisputed champion of Italy since 2007, adding to their
successes four Italy Cup …
Sport News
Errani makes history
Emilia native wows at French Open
In an extraordinary
rise, Italian tennis player Sara Errani came in second in singles competition
at the 2012 French Open, after wining the first place title for women's doubles
with fellow Italian Roberta Vinci the day before. A native of the Emilia
Romagna region, Errani …
Sport News
Epic win!
Azzurri meet Spain on July 1
It was an epic game against Germany on
June 28, when Italy showed the world that it still has the 'stuff of
champions.' Italy's Azzurri beat the Germans 2-1, with a two
incredible goals by striker Mario Balotelli, and advance to the Euro
2012 …
Florence News
Ben vestiti
Pitti returns for 82nd edition
Innovative fashions, Italian style, creativity, superior design: this year’s editions of the Pitti Uomo and Pitti W trade fairs will be a jam-packed week featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the international fashion world.
From June 19 to 22, Florence will be the …
Write the Mayor
Write the Mayor
Dear Mayor Renzi,
I am writing in regard to the traffic-light issue. I see a need for traffic lights in many of the school areas, where children cross the streets. We teach our children to cross correctly at the crosswalks, but many …
Community News
Saving one masterpiece at a time
Friends of Florence launch 20,000 euro grant
Conserving Italy and Florence’s vast cultural and artistic heritage is essential for future generations. The Friends of Florence Foundation recently announced the debut of the Friends of Florence Award Grant for the protection and conservation of Florentine artworks.
The U.S.-based nonprofit was …
Community News
Calling all Americans abroad!
Democrats Abroad road trip rolls into Florence
The 2012 U.S. election season is well
underway, but it is not too late to register to cast your ballot abroad.
On June 14, Democrats Abroad, in collaboration with Votefromabroad.org,
is hosting a non-partisan event at the U.S. Consulate (via Lungarno …
Florence News
Abercrombie comes to Gigli mall
The American clothing retailer, Abercrombie and Fitch, is due to open a store in Florence’s Gigli mall in August 2012. The 500-square-metre shop will house the entire Hollister collection (an offshoot brand of Abercrombie), as well as the Abercrombie collections. The …
Florence News
Uffizi expansion
Ten new rooms are soon to be opened on the main floor of the Uffizi gallery. The rooms will feature the works of painters of the sixteenth century, with an emphasis on Tuscan painters, including Andrea del Sarto, Rosso Fiorentino, Pontormo, …
Florence News
Bikes on buses
ATAF now allows folding bikes on buses at no extra charge as long as they meet the size and weight requirements for suitcases: less than 12 kilos and measuring less than 58.5 x 56.5 x 27cm (when folded). In addition, over …
Florence News
Florence wants love behind bars
The Probate Court of Florence has questioned the constitutionality of the current national law preventing physical contact between prisoners and their spouses or relatives, arguing that it violates equality and human dignity, destabilizes relations between prisoners and their spouses or family, …
Florence News
New stadium in Novoli
City hall presents plans for Mercafir
Mayor Matteo Renzi and urban planning councillor Elisabetta Meucci recently presented the city with an ambitious urban renewal plan, featuring a new 40,000-seat stadium in the Mercafir area. Occupying 7.5 hectares, the sports complex would feature restaurants, stores, sky boxes and …
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